Reincarnated as the Legitimate Son of a Duke Family's ~ Just Trying To Live Live My Life Normally, But Somehow I've Got a Harem?~

Chapter 19 : [PoV] Thor

While saying that I was going to the equestrian club, I did the opposite and informed the club president that I was leaving early due to some important work.

This was because one of the attendants of my father had instructed me to leave immediately.

Upon riding the carriage and arriving home, I was immediately led to the study where my father awaited me.

“Father, I’m back.”

“You’ve returned. Well, how did it go?”

He called me over so suddenly that I thought it was a really important matter, yet he maintained a calm and expressionless attitude.

He never cared about my schedule and would call me anytime.

I despised this self-centered bastard who was my father.

Despite such an attitude, he was a coward, always thinking only about protecting himself.

“What is it?”

“You fool. Of course, it’s about Alex. You have a duty to report about him regularly, don’t you? Moreover, why didn’t you notice the changes about him in the first place?”

“Even if you say that, it’s not like I’m with him all the time.”

I don’t have an obligation like that in the first place.

True, I was initially ordered to get closer to him with a purpose… but it was my own decision to become friends with him.

And, I continued to hang out with him because I liked his personality and wanted to be best friends for life.

What’s this shit of a father talking about now?

He’s probably feeling pressured, but still this is too much.

“You useless brat. For what purpose did I place you by Alex’s side? Your elder brother, Claus, is close to Prince Nelson, who is the Crown Prince.”

“It’s not a big deal. Alex will be fine if you leave him alone. The position of Crown Prince is hardly in danger at this point.”

“But there are rumors that something about him has changed. Perhaps he now desires the throne? He’s getting close to Lady Serena again, and he seems to be on good terms with the beastkin princess.”

…Sigh, he really understands nothing.

There’s no way that Alex will be aspiring for the throne.

Well, I don’t know about the future, though.

Personally, I think it would be interesting if he became the king.

“But I don’t get that feeling. He’s probably just liberated. He’s been like he was bound by chains all this time and is now finally free.”

“What?… What do you mean by that?”

“It’s not a complicated story. Until now, he probably just pretended to be incompetent to avoid conflict.”

I don’t know the actual truth, but that’s more credible.

He has a gentle personality and probably wouldn’t like conflict.

“What? He was doing something like that?”

“Well, I don’t know if that’s true.”

I just pretended to be incompetent because I’m the second son.

Useless conflicts would only inconvenience vassals and citizens.

So, I thought Alex might be the same as me.

“Ugh… which side should I take?”

“Are you thinking of switching sides now?”

“It’s for the sake of the family. Alex, with his signature black hair and eyes, is the second in line as a candidate for the throne, and his father is the hero Sigurd. If his previous actions were taken into account performance, he might do something impactful.”

Sigh, still so concerned about self-preservation.

Well, there’s a part that can’t be helped since he’s involved in the power struggles ahead.

Still, he’s using his sister, the First Queen, so I feel that should be sufficient.

But, becoming the queen would mean she’s separated from the family and would not be in contact with him all the time.

Moreover, he’s trying to pair up my elder brother with Prince Nelson’s sister.

“Well, he’s probably become more free. Even in terms of romantic relationships.”

“Yes, well… What are your opinions on this?”

“It’s fine to just observe for now. The Crown Prince’s child hasn’t been born yet, and Alex is still a student. There probably won’t be any significant movement for about a year.”

“Is it dangerous to move now? Alright, you should continue to stay by Alex’s side.”

“Well, even if you didn’t tell me I would have done it.”

Now then… Did I manage to buy some time?

For now, I really want to enjoy my student life while being carefree.

I’ll do my best from my side to make sure Alex has a good and peaceful time at the academy.

However… If Alex decides to take serious action — He will have my full support.

He didn’t blame me for getting close to him because of my father’s request.

And he became my lifelong friend even though he knew I had hidden motives involved in it.

So, it’s my role as his best friend to support him if he ever decides to do something impactful.

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